€50,000 Prize
Fund
The
Commerce Department within the Ministry for the Economy, Investment and Small
Businesses is organising
the National Enterprise Support Awards for
the eighth consecutive year. These Awards are not just a competition but are
intended to foster more awareness of the importance of entrepreneurship both on
a local and on a national level. The Awards aim
at rewarding those entities which support entrepreneurship and the promotion of
enterprise growth.
The
objectives of NESA are to:
* identify and
recognise successful activities and initiatives undertaken to promote
enterprise
and
entrepreneurship
* showcase and
share examples of best entrepreneurship policies and practices
* create a greater
awareness of the role entrepreneurs play in society
* encourage and inspire potential entrepreneurs.
The
competition consists of three sections.
Section A is open to Local Councils.
Section B is open to Ministries, Departments,
Public Authorities and Entities and Public-
Private Partnerships.
Section C is open to NGOs, Trade Unions,
University of Malta, Professional Associations,
Public and Church Schools, Public Educational
Institutions and Business
Organizations.
One can apply under one of six categories:
1. Promoting the entrepreneurial spirit
2. Investing in entrepreneurial skills
3. Improving the business environment
4. Supporting the internationalisation of
business
5. Supporting the development of green markets and resource efficiency
6. Responsible and inclusive entrepreneurship
A
maximum of two initiatives submitted for the NESA competition will
be nominated to
represent Malta in the European Enterprise Promotion Awards 2018, to be held in
Austria next November,
where they would have the honour to compete in a prestigious competition which
offers extensive exposure and media coverage to the nominated projects.